Brian Armstrong
Brian Armstrong, co-founder and CEO of Coinbase since 2012, has been instrumental in making cryptocurrency accessible to a global audience. He led Coinbase to become the largest U.S. crypto exchange and oversaw its direct listing on NASDAQ in 2021, a significant milestone for the crypto industry. Armstrong's leadership emphasizes innovation, user trust, and regulatory compliance, positioning Coinbase at the forefront of the digital finance revolution. Brian Armstrong co-founded Coinbase in 2012, building it into one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges and a trusted platform for trading digital currencies. In April 2021, he led Coinbase to a historic direct listing on NASDAQ, with a valuation of nearly $100 billion, a major milestone for the crypto industry. Armstrong was recognized on Fortune's 40 under 40 list in 2017 and Time magazine's 100 Next list in 2019. In 2018, he became the first crypto billionaire to sign "The Giving Pledge," committing to donate his wealth to charitable causes, and established GiveCrypto.org. He also co-founded NewLimit in 2023, a biotechnology company focused on increasing human health span. These achievements underscore his commitment to an open financial system and broader societal impact.
Career Milestones
- Co-founded Coinbase in 2012, growing it into one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges.
- Led Coinbase to a historic direct listing on NASDAQ in April 2021 with a valuation of nearly $100 billion.
- Recognized on Fortune's 40 under 40 list (2017) and Time magazine's 100 Next list (2019).
- First crypto billionaire to sign The Giving Pledge in 2018 and founded GiveCrypto.org.
- Co-founded NewLimit in 2023, a biotechnology company focused on increasing human health span.
About Coinbase
Coinbase, founded in 2012, is a cryptocurrency exchange platform. It helps individuals and institutions buy, sell, and store various digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Core features include an intuitive interface, secure storage, and advanced trading tools. Benefits include ease of use, high security, and access to a wide range of cryptocurrencies.